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Zeng J, Zhang W, Lu X, Zhou H, Huang J, Xu Z, Liao H, Liang J, Liang M, Ye C, Sun T, Hu Y, She Q, Chen H, Guo Q, Yan L, Wu R, Li Z. The association of SOD and HsCRP with the efficacy of sulforaphane in schizophrenia patients with residual negative symptoms. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023:10.1007/s00406-023-01679-7. [PMID: 37728803 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-023-01679-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Emerging evidence indicates a connection between oxidative stress, immune-inflammatory processes, and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. In addition to possessing potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, sulforaphane (SFN) has shown promise in enhancing cognitive function among individuals with schizophrenia. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of combined treatment with SFN in patients with schizophrenia who experience negative symptoms and its effect on the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the inflammatory marker, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HsCRP). DESIGN Forty-five patients with schizophrenia were recruited, who mainly experienced negative symptoms during a stable period. In addition to the original treatments, the patients received SFN tablets at a daily dose of 90 mg for 24 weeks. At baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks, the participants were interviewed and evaluated. The reduction rate of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was used to assess each participant. The side effects scale of Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS) was applied to assess the adverse reactions. Additionally, the levels of the SOD, HsCRP, and other indicators were examined. RESULTS The study findings revealed a significant decrease in PANSS negative subscale scores (P < 0.001). Furthermore, there was a significant increase in SOD activity and HsCRP levels (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05). Notably, the group of participants who exhibited a reduction in PANSS negative subscale scores demonstrated a significant improvement in HsCRP levels (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that SFN may potentially serve as a safe adjunctive intervention to improve the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The potential mechanism by which SFN improves negative symptoms in schizophrenia patients may involve its anti-inflammatory properties, specifically its ability to reduce HsCRP levels. Trial registration ClinicalTrial.gov (ID: NCT03451734).
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- Jianfei Zeng
- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
- Shenzhen Mental Health Center/Shenzhen Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China.
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China.
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- Shiyan People's Hospital of Baoan District, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Ganzhou People's Hospital of Jiangxi Province, Ganzhou, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- The Third People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Science-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhuhai Center for Chronic Disease Control/The Third People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Zhongshan Third People's Hospital, Zhongshan, China
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- Zhaoqing Third People's Hospital, Zhaoqing, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry, The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Mingxin Road #36, Liwan District, Guangzhou, 510370, China.
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for Translational Medicine of Mental Disorders, Guangzhou, China.
- Key Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Channelopathies of Guangdong Province and the Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neurodegeneration, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Yang R, Zhang S, Duan C, Guo Y, Shan X, Zhang X, Yue S, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Effect of prolactin on cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in ovine ovarian granulosa cells. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15629. [PMID: 37456891 PMCID: PMC10340108 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Background Prolactin (PRL) has been reported to be associated with oxidative stress, which is an important contributor leading to cell apoptosis. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying the effects of PRL on cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in ovine ovarian granulosa cells (GCs). Methods Ovine ovarian GCs were treated with 0, 4, 20, 100 and 500 ng/mL of PRL. Then, the cytotoxicity, cell viability, malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) of GCs were detected. Additionally, 500 ng/mL PRL was chosen as the high PRL concentration (HPC) due to its high cytotoxicity and oxidative stress. Proteomic and metabonomic were performed to examine the overall difference in proteins and metabolic pathways between C (control: 0 ng/mL PRL) and P groups (500 ng/mL PRL). Results The results indicated that GCs treated with 4 ng/mL PRL significantly decreased (P < 0.05) the cytotoxicity, ROS and MDA, increased (P < 0.05) the cell viability, SOD and T-AOC, and the GCs treated with 500 ng/mL PRL showed the opposite trend (P < 0.05). Supplementation with 500 ng/mL PRL significantly increased the proteins of MT-ND1, MAPK12, UBA52 and BCL2L1, which were enriched in ROS and mitophagy pathways. Pathway enrichment analysis showed that the pentose phosphate pathway was significantly enriched in the P group. Conclusion A low concentration of PRL inhibited cytotoxicity and oxidative stress. HPC induced oxidative stress in ovine ovarian GCs via the pentose phosphate pathway by modulating the associated proteins MT-ND1 in ROS pathway and UBA52, MAPK12 and BCL2L1 in mitophagy pathway, resulting in cytotoxicity.
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- China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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Asif Ali M, Khan N, Kaleem N, Ahmad W, Alharethi SH, Alharbi B, Alhassan HH, Al-Enazi MM, Razis AFA, Modu B, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. Anticancer properties of sulforaphane: current insights at the molecular level. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1168321. [PMID: 37397365 PMCID: PMC10313060 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1168321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Sulforaphane (SFN) is an isothiocyanate with multiple biomedical applications. Sulforaphane can be extracted from the plants of the genus Brassica. However, broccoli sprouts are the chief source of sulforaphane and are 20 to 50 times richer than mature broccoli as they contain 1,153 mg/100 g. SFN is a secondary metabolite that is produced as a result of the hydrolysis of glucoraphanin (a glucosinolate) by the enzyme myrosinase. This review paper aims to summarize and understand the mechanisms behind the anticancer potential of sulforaphane. The data was collected by searching PubMed/MedLine, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. This paper concludes that sulforaphane provides cancer protection through the alteration of various epigenetic and non-epigenetic pathways. It is a potent anticancer phytochemical that is safe to consume with minimal side effects. However, there is still a need for further research regarding SFN and the development of a standard dose.
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- Muhammad Asif Ali
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Arts and Science, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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Saleh S, Ghanaatpisheh A, Haghshenas H, Parvin N, Mikaeiliagah E, Kargar Jahromi H, Ebrahimi B. The effect of leaf hydroalcoholic extract of Ephedra pachyclada infertility in male rats treated with cyclophosphamide: An experimental study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2023; 21:285-294. [PMID: 37260555 PMCID: PMC10227357 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v21i4.13268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) has clinical applications in treating diverse malignancies and autoimmune disorders; at the same time, it also has harmful effects on the body tissues, particularly the genitals. The most significant side effects of CP are changing the reproductive system's function and infertility. Objective This study determines the Ephedra hydroalcoholic extract (EP) role on testicular tissue and the pituitary-gonadal axis in CP-treated male rats. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, 48 adult Wistar rats were separated into 6 groups (n = 8/each): control, sham, CP recipients, and CP recipients with gavage-fed EP (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg). On the 29th day, the blood of the weighed animals' was drawn from their heart, and serum concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone were measured. After preparing testicular tissue segments, cells were counted. Results While CP decreased follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone levels (p < 0.05), the use of EP changed them and even reached the control. Serum gonadotropin-releasing hormone increased significantly in all EP groups compared to the control and CP groups. Compared to the control, a significant decrease in total antioxidant capacity and plasma glutathione peroxidase was observed in the CP groups. EP (all doses) significantly increased their concentration compared to the CP group (p < 0.05); significant reduction in serum total oxidant status and malondialdehyde in CP groups changed by EP (p < 0.05). Although CP's role on spermatogonia counts (57.5 ± 5.2 in CP, 67.1 ± 6.0 in control), higher doses of EP had no significant effect on this but did affect spermatocyte and spermatid cells count. Conclusion Due to its antioxidant characteristics, EP mitigated the effects of CP on the investigated parameters in rats.
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- Shiva Saleh
- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Orthopedics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
- Department of Biology, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
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- Research Center for Noncommunicable Diseases, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Tsui KH, Li CJ. Mitoquinone shifts energy metabolism to reduce ROS-induced oxeiptosis in female granulosa cells and mouse oocytes. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:246-260. [PMID: 36626243 PMCID: PMC9876626 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The female reproductive system is quite sensitive to regulation, and external environmental stimuli may cause oxidative stress which in turn may lead to accelerated aging and programmed cell death in female reproductive cells. The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not mitoquinone (MitoQ) could resist ROS-induced apoptosis in human granulosa cells and mouse oocytes. We found that the MitoQ treatment significantly reduced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and imbalance in mitochondrial membrane potential. The MitoQ treatment prevented an excessive mitochondrial fragmentation by upregulating Drp1 S637 and decreasing Drp1 S637 phosphorylation. More importantly, MitoQ maintained aerobic respiration and reduced anaerobic respiration by regulating reprogramming of intracellular energy metabolism, which enhanced cellular ATP production. MitoQ effectively reduced the expressions of AIFM1 and PGAM5, key molecules whose expressions were reversed not only in granulosa cells but also in mouse oocytes. Our findings suggest that MitoQ can ameliorate the mitochondrial deterioration caused by ROS and reprogram cellular energy metabolism, providing protection to cells against apoptosis. The presence of MitoQ may help in protecting human germ cells under in vitro culture conditions.
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- Kuan-Hao Tsui
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy and Master Program, College of Pharmacy and Health Care, Tajen University, Pingtung County 907, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan
- College of Health and Nursing, Meiho University, Pingtung County 912, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
- Institute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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Lei L, Xu X, Gong C, Lin B, Li F. Integrated analysis of genome-wide gene expression and DNA methylation profiles reveals candidate genes in ovary endometriosis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1093683. [PMID: 37033258 PMCID: PMC10076879 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1093683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of endometriosis (EMs), a common disease in gynecology, has increased over the years. Women suffer from the symptoms caused by EMs, such as chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. However, the etiology and pathophysiology of EMs remain unclear. This study aimed to identify candidate genes of endometriosis through integrated analysis of genome-wide gene expression and DNA methylation profiles. RESULTS Eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues were collected from patients who were diagnosed as ovarian EMs. Genome-wide methylation profiling identified 17551 differentially methylated loci, with 9777 hypermethylated and 7774 hypomethylated loci. Differentially methylated loci were mainly concentrated in the gene body and intergenic regions. Genome-wide gene expression profiling identified 1837 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), with 1079 genes upregulated and 758 downregulated in ectopic groups. Integrated analysis revealed that DNA methylation was negatively correlated to gene expression in most genomic regions, such as exon, 3'UTR, 5'UTR, and promoter. We also identified promoter-related (53 downregulated and 113 upregulated) and enhancer-related DMGs (212 downregulated and 232 upregulated), which were significantly correlated to the gene expression. Further validation of the top-ranked genes belonging to differentially methylated genes (DMGs) and DEGs revealed that TMEM184A, GREM2, SFN, KIR3DX1, HPGD, ESR1, BST2, PIK3CG and RNASE1 were significant candidate genes in ovarian endometriosis. CONCLUSION Our study revealed the significance of DNA methylation in the gene expression in ovary endometriosis, which provides new insights and a molecular foundation for understanding the underlying mechanisms of endometriosis.
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- Lei Lei
- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Fang Li, ; Bowen Lin,
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Fang Li, ; Bowen Lin,
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Wang XQ, Liu RP, Wang J, Luo D, Li YH, Jiang H, Xu YN, Kim NH. Wedelolactone facilitates the early development of parthenogenetically activated porcine embryos by reducing oxidative stress and inhibiting autophagy. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13766. [PMID: 35910774 PMCID: PMC9332323 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Wedelolactone (WDL) is a coumaryl ether compound extracted from the traditional Chinese medicinal plant, Eclipta prostrata L. It is a natural polyphenol that exhibits a variety of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-free radical, and antioxidant activities in the bone, brain, and ovary. However, its effect on embryonic development remains unknown. The present study explored the influence of WDL supplementation of porcine oocytes culture in vitro on embryonic development and the underlying mechanisms and its effect on the levels of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1/nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element (Keap1/Nrf2/ARE). The results showed that WDL (2.5 nM) significantly increased the blastocyst formation rate, mitochondrial activity, and proliferation ability while reducing the reactive oxygen species accumulation, apoptosis, and autophagy. These findings suggested that WDL can enhance the growth and development of early porcine embryos to alleviate oxidative stress and autophagy through regulating NRF2 and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (MAP1LC3) gene expression levels.
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- Xin-Qin Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Large Animal Models for Biomedicine, School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, China
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Zhang X, Chen Y, Li H, Chen B, Liu Z, Wu G, Li C, Li R, Cao Y, Zhou J, Shen M, Liu H, Tao J. Sulforaphane Acts Through NFE2L2 to Prevent Hypoxia-Induced Apoptosis in Porcine Granulosa Cells via Activating Antioxidant Defenses and Mitophagy. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:8097-8110. [PMID: 35729769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In mammals, a vast majority of ovarian follicles undergo atresia, which is caused by granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis. GCs in follicles are exposed to low oxygen. Hypoxia triggers reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, which leads to cell oxidative stress and apoptosis. Sulforaphane (SFN), a phytochemical isothiocyanate enriched in cruciferous vegetables, has exhibited a crucial role in mitigating oxidative stress. To explore the effect of SFN on porcine GC apoptosis in a hypoxic environment, we handled the established hypoxia model (1% O2) of cultured porcine GCs with SFN. Results showed that SFN rescued hypoxia-induced apoptosis and viability of GCs. Meanwhile, SFN increased the expression of antioxidant enzymes and reduced the accumulation of ROS in GC cytoplasm and mitochondria under hypoxia. Mechanically, SFN activated the transcription factor of redox-sensitive nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NFE2L2) entering the nucleus, further inducing mitophagy and increased antioxidant capacity, finally alleviating the adverse effect of hypoxia on porcine GCs. In conclusion, SFN inhibited hypoxia-evoked GC apoptosis by activating antioxidant defenses and mitophagy through NFE2L2. New targets may be provided for regulating follicular development and atresia by these findings.
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- Xuan Zhang
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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